Duck Springs Elementary School ranked #592 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #196 in 2012, showing a downward trend in overall state ranking over the past decade.
Math proficiency ranged between 20–24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 40–59%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased slightly to 207 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1; minority enrollment was 23%, including Hispanic (22), Black (8), and multiracial (15) students.
The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch rose from 49% in 2018 to 68% in 2023, indicating increased socioeconomic need in this Union County NJ high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Duck Springs Elementary School's student population of 207 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Duck Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duck Springs Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#592 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
3%
31%
White
78%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duck Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Duck Springs Elementary School is ranked #592 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Duck Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Duck Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Attalla Elementary School, Whitesboro Elementary School, Floyd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Duck Springs Elementary School?
207 students attend Duck Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Duck Springs Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Duck Springs Elementary School?
Duck Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duck Springs Elementary School offer ?
Duck Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Duck Springs Elementary School part of?
Duck Springs Elementary School is part of Etowah County School District.
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